Dudek As-Needed Senior Biologist CA, California Apply NowDudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities' built and natural infrastructure.
Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek's culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits.
We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders' interests to help clients achieve project goals.At Dudek, we abide by shared values:Trust: We trust each other to use good judgment.Respect: We act professionally and treat each other fairly.Teamwork: We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives.Fun: We take our work seriously…not ourselves.Well-Being: We care about each other's health, safety, and total wellness.Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work.
We empower our employee-owners to invest in our local communities and themselves through initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work!
Our cultural programs include:DuGreen: Our sustainability initiative, which works to improve our environmental footprint.DuGood: Our philanthropic initiative, which seeks to support the communities in which we live and work through fundraising challenges and office-based giving.eDUcate: Our educational outreach program where we aim to foster interest in our work and careers in the environmental and engineering field by participating in educational events in our communities.DuWell: Our wellness initiative, aimed at providing education on wellness, benefit resources, and preventive care.About The JobDudek is seeking senior-level professionals to provide as-needed biological surveys and habitat assessments.
This position will be based at project sites within California.
Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in a specific environmental resource area including but not limited to biological and aquatic resources.Duties and Responsibilities:Ability to work collaboratively with internal Dudek staff, construction personnel, and regulatory personnel to develop solutions while implementing permit conditions.Coordinate and assist with field surveys and habitat assessments for special-status aquatic species.Assist with preparation of and provide senior review of biological impact analysis and technical reports and documents.Work with Dudek project managers in identifying potential biological issues associated with various projects.Coordinate with clients and resource agency staff on an as-needed basis.Record and take notes of any observations on a Dudek platform to be used for reporting purposes.Follow all Dudek and construction site safety protocols.Ability to travel to project sites located throughout California.Comfortable with hiking long distances in potentially inclement weather/heat and rough terrain.Possess a high level of attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong oral and written communication skills.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in environmental science or other related field; AND a minimum of 8-10 years demonstrated field experience in biological resource management and surveying.Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.Proposed Salary Range: $40-$85 hourly**Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual's related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.Dudek is a U.S.-based employer.
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